O.M.G! FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 03/24/2010

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FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 03/24/2010 At least two televangelists are seeking high political office: Jesus is Lord founder and preacher Eddie Villanueva, who seeks the presidency, and surprise, surprise, El Shaddai leader and preacher Bro. Mike Velarde, who is trying to get a congressional seat through the back door, as a Buhay party-list congressman. Earlier, Velarde was toying with the idea of running for the presidency himself but has apparently lowered his political sights — at least for now. Presumably, God advised them to mix religion with politics, after all, there is already a priest turned governor of Pampanga, who is now seeking reelection. .... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/commentary/20100324com2.html

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